Snacks, granola bar, GENERAL MILLS, NATURE VALLEY, CHEWY TRAIL MIX
Whole food · Snacks
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A chewy, oat-based bar packed with a trail mix blend of raisins, peanuts, and sunflower kernels, offering a sweet, nutty, and slightly tart flavor with a satisfyingly dense, sticky texture. Its nutrition profile is dominated by a very high carbohydrate content, primarily from added sugars, making it a quick but not sustained energy source.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 70% carbs · 25% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the comforting, nostalgic combination of sweet raisins and savory nuts in a chewy, no-mess format, making it a staple for hikes, lunchboxes, and busy afternoons.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The extremely high sugar content (over 40% by weight) can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, making it a poor choice for sustained energy or those managing blood sugar. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or fat (like Greek yogurt or a handful of almonds) to slow digestion, and practice strict portion control by eating half a bar at a time.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some dietary fiber from oats and nuts
- Offers a small amount of plant-based protein from peanuts and oats
- Portable and convenient for on-the-go snacking
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Nature Valley' brand was launched in 1975, and its first product was the Crunchy Granola Bar, not this chewy variety.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 9.3 g |
| Energy | 415 kcal |
| Energy | 1735 kj |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.4 g |
| Ash | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 116 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 8.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 63.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 168 mg |
| Potassium, K | 189 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 185 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 10.5 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.64 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.39 mg |
| Niacin | 5.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.52 mg |
| Folate, total | 92.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 72.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 21.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 142 ug |
| Choline, total | 28.6 mg |
| Betaine | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 302 ug |
| Retinol | 302 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1007 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.81 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.34 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 7.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.22 g |
| Leucine | 0.41 g |
| Lysine | 0.26 g |
| Methionine | 0.09 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.17 g |
| Valine | 0.29 g |
| Arginine | 0.46 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.56 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.30 g |
| Proline | 0.21 g |
| Serine | 0.27 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy snack?
While it contains oats and nuts, its primary nutritional characteristic is very high added sugar (over 40g per 100g). It's better viewed as an occasional treat or quick energy source rather than a nutrient-dense health food.
Why is it so high in sugar?
The chewy texture and sweet flavor come from ingredients like corn syrup, sugar, and honey, which are key binders and sweeteners in this type of bar. The raisins also contribute natural sugar.
Is it gluten-free?
Standard Nature Valley Chewy bars are not certified gluten-free as they are made in facilities that process wheat. Always check the packaging for specific allergen warnings.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.15 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 3.8 g fiber · 42.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.98 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.